Proposals

Sunday was a memorable day to a friend. It was the day he asked his girlfriend of eight years. He proposed on their 100th month. It was the first marriage proposal that I've witnessed so I was very excited and happy. I may just be one of those helping out with anything else that needed to get done but it was a great experience for me, nonetheless.

It took place at Stephen's house, early evening at the front yard or their backyard, I wasn't sure. There was a little fish pond with lit paper lanterns floating, twinkle lights were hung across the place and three "chandelier" candle holders hung on these lights. Clipped on these were printed pictures of their random photos a couple. There was a small table with two chairs, a glass lamp, some sweets and wine on the table. Round paper lanterns hung on the twinkle lights, on the trees, along the walkway. There was even a small table with some snacks and sweets, wine and whiskey for the few friends he asked to come over to witness the whole thing.

On top of the stairs where they would enter was a table with a bouquet of flowers and the engagement ring that he would give to her once they arrived.

Everything, if not most of what we saw Stephen prepared. He really put much thought and effort into it and I think that alone says a lot about him. There was no kneeling that happened as what we all would expect but it thought it was okay. It was sincere, simple and real. Of course she said yes, but perhaps in a different manner of saying it. I didn't see the entire thing in full view because I was hiding behind a wall so as not to be seen. It was touching for him to invite his few good friends to come witness the moment with him. And they were more than happy to be there.

Afterwards, it was time to be merry and celebrate the engagement with the presence of food and laughter. It was an intimate gathering, a simple celebration of love and friendship that would surely last for a very long time.